Magnifier and good light required, then engage brain and observe very carefully what's happening. If you can`t see the problem you have to keep looking harder, that's what a repairer would do. It's a...
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Magnifier and good light required, then engage brain and observe very carefully what's happening. If you can`t see the problem you have to keep looking harder, that's what a repairer would do. It's a...
I tried varifocal contact lenses 15 years ago and couldn't get on with them, vision always seemed blurred, reminded me of having concussion.
If the latest ones are markedly better I might try...
Night Owl- Bobby Paris (Northern soul)
I`ve never done it myself, my wife did it many years ago, but I`ve done the Yorkshire 3 peaks a couple of times and that was tough enough on the joints and feet.
Personally it wouldn't appeal to...
The one on my bench is a 2782 but looks v. similar. Mine has a bumper movement cal 354 and dates from 1953, one of the first Constellations but doesn`t have a pie-pan dial.
Not sure whether the...
Assuming you're considering buying the watch, I`ll give a word of advice.....Don't!
The watch is a scruffy example that's obviously led a very hard life, little wonder considering the age (1950s)....
A couple of seconds with a naked flame will soften the Loctite, this is essential if damage to screws is to be avoided. As for the screwdriver width, I suggest getting one with a tapered blade and...
Why not ask your friendly local Postman next time he calls, I`m sure he'll oblige with an answer.
I get on very well with our local posties, they do a fine job, if I`m out they sometimes have 2...
I've still got a good stock of movement parts for 1960s Omegas and I`m still taking a few jobs on thesedays. PM me if interested, with more details of the watch and I`ll discuss prices etc.
It...
Unbranded NH35 movements are definitely NOT regulated to a better standard than Seiko branded ones. The watch manufacturer is going to the trouble of regulating them properly, which any manufacturer...
No point in carping about the increased cost, if you don't like it use an alternative.
In my experience, and I`ve received hundreds of RMSD packages containing watches, biggest mistake people make...
Agree, there's no logic in it whatsoever. I argued the case with my GP surgery based on previous medical history and the fact I`d had shingles 3 years ago and been quite ill, they did a U turn and...
Having suffered a nasty bout of shingles 3 years ago I`m v. keen to avoid a repeat, according to the (totally illogical) NHS rules at 66 I don't qualify but owing to my medical history my GP decided,...
Just seen this thread.
Unfortunately I can`t help, I'm unable to get the replacement crown and pendant tube at sensible prices thesedays. I do have one of each in stock but they're reserved for...
Can`t comment on the military stuff but I may be interested in the Omega. PM with some details if interested, I`m guessing it's an automatic but can`t be certain from the pics.
Having lived on my own for a while in the distant past I learned how to do all the domestic stiff that the lady tends to do, Mrs W and I both worked full-time so we shared all the jobs. I'm fine with...
This is the wrong tool to use for removing dive watch bezels, it may work in some cases and it may be OK for Seikos that have a rubber O ring but I definitely don't recommend it . I have one, it's...
Demagnetising a watch is easy using a cheap and readily available demagnetiser. Ideally, the before and after performance should be checked on a timegrapher, the change can often be quite dramatic...
Definitely bad.......but I think you known that.
Disappointing outcome but not a surprise, I can`t begin to understand the legality of it but despite Cousins believing they had a good case the...
Look up the current bullion price for gold. Calculate the gold content of your item (37.5%) if 9ct. Calculate the value if you got 100% of the current price, which you won't. Aim for 80% of bullion...
Why the aversion to carrying cash?........Genuine question, I really can`t understand it.
I use cards for payment but always carry a sufficient cash to cover day to day costs, sometimes cards get...
I`ll never understand why folks over-tighten screw-down crowns, maybe they think the watch will seal better if they do this? Serious lack of mechanical sympathy.
I`m not a fan of screw-down...
Bergeon 6767 used from the underside of the lugs will cope with anything, if the straps a bit tight it will need squeezing a little, but with care the tool will go in and engage the end of the...
I think you'll find that James can`t refinish dials himself, he may relume them but the actual reprinting will be done by a third party, probably David Bills.
Best way forward for the OP is to...
I've had several dials refinished by David Bill & Sons, I' ve been happy with the results and the service. However, you have to accept the limitations associated with refinishing, sometimes the font...